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5 red flags that mean your mattress needs replacing immediately

By Alison Barretta published

If you spot these 5 signs, you should replace your mattress as soon as possible for better sleep

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Ultimate pre-Christmas bed cleaning kit: save up to $43 on our fave mattress vacuum, steam cleaner and bed protector

By Alexis De Leaver published

These products will help you clean up a guest room in time for hosting over the holidays — and they start from just $43

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A woman with long dark hair blows her nose in bed because she is sick

Doctor reveals common bedroom item that acts as a ‘reservoir’ for the flu virus – plus how often you should wash your bedding when sick

By Claire Davies published

This is exactly how long the flu virus lives on your bed sheets and mattress – plus how often doctors recommend cleaning your bed when you’re sick

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Left, a close up of a pair of hands wearing yellow gloves using a pray bottle to apply cleaning solution to a mattress and a scrubbing brush. Middle, mattress tester Lauren Jeffries starts stripping the bed. Right, a close up of a Jimmy mattress vacuum being used to vacuum the surface of a dirty mattress.

It's the last weekend to clean your mattress before Christmas — why you should and the 3 vital steps to get rid of winter germs, smells and stains

By Ruth Jones published

Easy cleaning hacks to get your mattress festive fresh before Santa (and your guests) arrive, using things you already have in your cabinets.

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Bed bug infestations rise 62% in December — these 4 Christmas oils can ward off the pests from your mattress

By Eve Davies published

Bed bug cases are rising this Christmas — here are the essential oils that can ward them off your mattress in time for guests staying

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A person wearing rubber gloves uses a spray bottle and a clean cloth to clean the surface of the Emma Elite mattress.

Expert warns everyone should check their mattress for this dangerous stain in the winter

By Ruth Jones published

An expert explains how a moldy mattress might be making your sick and what you can do to keep your bed (and your health) safe.

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On the left, an image of two women closely inspecting the bedding of a mattress as they make the bed, in our Sleep Lab. On the right, a close up of bed bugs giding in the seams of a mattress

Stop bed bugs from ruining your guest room mattress this holiday season — all you need is a credit card

By Ruth Jones published

Bed bugs love the busy holiday season so keep them out of your mattress with this handy bed bug prevention kit you already own.

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The image shows a woman sitting up in bed and clutching her shoulder in pain

Can't sleep? Your old bed could be to blame — here's how often should you replace your mattress

By Jim McCauley last updated

Can't sleep? Here's how often you should replace your mattress, bedding and toppers for great sleep night after night

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How long does a mattress last? Memory foam, latex and hybrid types explained

By Becky George last updated

Wondering how long a mattress should last? Here's a guide to understand if your mattress has an expiry date, based on its type.

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Stop! You’re cleaning your mattress wrong — here are the only tips you need for a fresher, bug-free bed this winter

By Ruth Jones published

Cozy season is here but before you start hibernating, here are out top tips to keep your mattress clean all winter — and what you should never do.

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